Teaching in our Schools

Catholic education is also evangelization: bearing witness to the joy of the Gospel and its power to renew our communities and provide hope and strength in facing wisely the challenges of the present time.

- Pope Francis

Teaching in a Catholic school is more than just a job. It is a vocation – something that you feel called to do and are passionate about. There are many benefits in working at a Catholic school. Here are some reasons to consider what God is calling you to do.

Benefits of working in a Catholic School

Teach the WHOLE child – mind, body, and spirit
Live and share your faith, not just your area of expertise
Attend Mass regularly
Smaller class sizes
Partner with parents in the success of their child
Be of service to others

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“Catholic education is really an investment in the lives of our students, certainly for their academic success, but more importantly, for their walk with Christ.

One of the greatest privileges I have as a Catholic school teacher is the opportunity to journey with my students through a year of their life; throughout this experience, I’m given the chance to be a part of their formation, to help prepare them for their mission, whatever call the Lord may place on their lives.”

Brittany May – Elizabeth Ann Seton Award Winner, 2022

Our Academics

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We have high standards

Our students successfully reach higher academic standards and outperform peers on national and state levels.

Academic Standards

Our Curriculum

What we Teach in Catholic schools

Broad and challenging

Our advanced curriculum provides opportunities for students to reach further.

Curriculum Details

Teacher Licensure

Teachers in the Diocese of Richmond must be licensed through either the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) or the Virginia Catholic Education Association (VCEA). Visit our licensure page to find out more about our licensing requirements.

Religion Teacher Certification

While we do not require all of our teachers to be Catholic, we do require that those who teach religion are Catholic. All newly hired religion teachers, and those new to teaching religion, must complete Pathways through our Learn Portal. In addition, as our faith is woven into every facet of our schools, it is important to foster the community of faith among each other. Ongoing formation hours must be completed each year to keep religion certification active.

In their own words...

A rewarding career as a Catholic school teacher may sound ideal. Below, our faculty share their perspective as educators, the impact they have, and the difference they make in the lives of their students.

The best part about teaching at Saint Joseph's Catholic School is being able to help my students not only grow in academics but also in their faith. I love being able to have conversations about God, Jesus, and the saints within the classroom and school!

Catholic education fosters the development of every aspect of each child and so is wrapped in faith and servant leadership. Service to others around us is fast becoming more and more of an essential skill in our ever changing world. Saint Patrick Catholic nurtures not only the students but each one of our faculty and staff, helping us all to realize and become our best selves. The human spirit thrives on love and belonging, affirmation, and the ability to give to others. This is Catholic education in action!

Catholic education is another opportunity to love and grow together as family. Families formed through Catholic education help children grow into faithful people who contribute in positive ways to society. Some succeed, some fail, but all are loved. We plant the ideas and hone the skills that God brings to fruition in them in His own divine time

I don’t just teach reading, writing, science or math, but a love of reading, a joy in writing, excitement in discovery, precision in calculations, as well as a love of God

As a Catholic teacher, I think it is my job to bring them Jesus. Not because He doesn’t love and appreciate them exactly as they are, but because sometimes THEY don’t love and appreciate who they are, and I know He wants them to. And while I’d like to think that I’ve helped more than a few students become better readers and writers, I will never be as proud of that as I am when I have the sense, even the smallest sense, that I helped the school change the trajectory of a student’s life.

Ready to Join Us?

We welcome new faculty who are inspired to take action as faithful and exceptional teachers and believe that teaching is a Work of Heart.

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